Abstract:
Apparatus for the automatic positioning of at least two or for the automatic selection from at least three cameras (K) coupled for three-dimensional image recording, wherein this apparatus has in addition to the coupled cameras: a device for distance measurement (EM), which is configured such that it can measure the distances of relevant points (O) in the object space (OR) relative to the recording apparatus (A) and supply corresponding output signals, wherein the relevant points (O) can be selected manually or automatically, a computer unit (RE), which is configured such that it can calculate the parameters such as stereo base, swivel angle, correction parameters and internal parameters of the cameras (K) and a positioning device (P), by means of which the cameras (K) can be adjusted depending on the calculated parameters, and a switching apparatus (S), which together with the computer unit (RE) can form a single unit which can effect a selection of camera bundles depending on the size of the stereo base.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a 3-dimensional image detector adapted to simultaneously detect images of an object viewed from multi-directions, including: a lens barrel; a refraction section mounted at a front end side of the lens barrel; a lens section mounted at the rear of the refraction section; and an image-detecting section mounted at the rear of the lens section for acquiring an image passed through the refraction section and the lens section.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a camera to provide images for use in multi-dimensional imaging. In an embodiment, the camera includes an image gathering lens operable to obtain a lens image of a visual, a plurality of optic modules operable to provide distinct focusing options for the lens image, a relaying module operable to relay at least part of the lens image to the plurality of optic modules and a plurality of capture devices operable to capture a plurality of distinct versions of the lens image from the plurality of optic modules relayed from the relaying module. In another embodiment, a multi-dimensional imaging system is provided that includes a camera, such as described above, and further includes a computing device operable to receive and display the plurality of distinct versions, and a data management module operable to receive data related to the distinct versions and to display the distinct versions on separate displays.
Abstract:
The invention presents catadioptric (single-camera) sensors using one or more mirrors (1-5) to produce rectified stereoscopic images. By combining multiple views (using the mirrors) to form a composite stereo image that is already rectified (i.e., has scan-line correspondence), the invention aids provision of real-time stereo images by avoiding computational cost and image degradation due to computer-rectification-related resampling when rectifying. The invention specifies the number of mirrors (1-5) that must be used and the geometric/locational constraints on those mirrors that must be substantially satisfied to obtain rectified stereo images with a single camera. The invention also discloses specific configurational techniques for how the mirrors should be placed to minimize sensor size. The configurational/geometric parameters disclosed enable cost-efficient, compact, and error-tolerant single-camera stereoscopic image sensing system and methods, removing the need for computer-controlled image rectifying steps and allowing for convenient computerized capture, processing, manipulation, storage, and transmission of stereo images.
Abstract:
A combination camera (1) to produce a print or prints, and print viewing device, includes a housing (11), and multiple light paths in the housing, a film receiving zone (25) associated with the housing, a print receiving zone (26) associated with the housing, a viewing channel (19a, 19b) associated with the housing, and mirror structure (37d, 38d, 39d) in the housing to reflect light received from an object to pass via one light path to film at the film receiving zone for exposing the film, and to reflect light from an illuminated print at the print receiving zone to pass via another light path for viewing, via the viewing channel. A method for using the combination camera.
Abstract:
Method of recording visual information for three-dimensional reproduction, a method of three-dimensional projection in picture transmission, an apparatus for recording three-dimensional pictures and an apparatus for projecting stereoscopic pairs of lantern slides. The essence of the invention is that a first-type and a second-type image corresponding to left eye and right eye information are recorded or reproduced in a weighted number or/and with weighted light intensity in order to materially enhance illusion of three-dimensional projection.
Abstract:
Contrary to stereoscopic picture shooting apparatuses known heretofore, provided with at least two lenses, the apparatus according to the invention allows the obtention of stereoscopic images already mounted and insensitive to height errors, or a large size particularly appropriate for the projection thereof and which are compatible with conventional projectors allowing a utilization of the size and a maximum light yield. The individual images (12) are orientated in the same direction, one over the other, in a large size of about 1:2, 35, by means of reflecting mirrors and prisms known per se. The images are separated by a separation band (4) the width of which is at least 10% of the total length or width and is used particularly for recording data, the images forming a square surface with the separation band (4). For the first time in a photographic apparatus of a general use, it is possible to record automatically for each stereoscopic shot the date, place and other data without any detrimental influence on the image and subsequently to project the desired images. The new image sizes, of interest for the plane photography where they do not require any roller for series shots, allow the use of conventional reel films resulting in extremely good images of stereoscopic shots with ideal projection caracteristics.
Abstract:
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Messvorrichtung zur messtechnischen Erfassung eines Leitungssystems, umfassend ein Kamerasystem mit mindestens einem Bildaufnahmeelement, das eine für elektromagnetische Strahlung sensitiven Fläche aufweist, und mit einer Mikrolinsen-Anordnung, die im Strahlengang der elektromagnetischen Strahlung angeordnet ist, so dass das Kamerasystem eine Lichtfeldkamera ausbildet, und weiterhin umfassend eine Datenverarbeitungseinrichtung, die aus einem mittels des Kamerasystems erfassten Bild einer beobachteten Szene mindestens zwei Teilbilder generiert und mittels der Teilbilder Objektentfernungen bestimmbar sind, und wobei die Datenverarbeitungseinrichtung ausgelegt und eingerichtet ist, um aus mittels des Kamerasystems erfassten Szenen eine dreidimensionale virtuelle Repräsentation mindestens eines Abschnitts mindestens einer Leitung des Leitungssystems zu erzeugen.
Abstract:
A method of creating a panoramic frame by combining frames along an irregular line identified in an overlapping depicted in the frames. The method comprises identifying an overlap between content documented in a first frame portion of a first frame and content documented in a second frame portion of a second frame, segmenting a plurality of objects in the first frame portion, identifying boundaries of the plurality of objects, identifying an irregular line path connecting between two opposing sides of the first frame portion along at least some of the boundaries of at least some of the plurality of objects, and stitching the first frame and second frame along the irregular line path in the process of creating a panoramic frame.